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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

by Dennis Crouch The Copyright Act has a seemingly simple three year statute of limitations: No civil action shall be maintained under the provisions of this title unless it is commenced within three years after the claim accrued. 17 U.S.C. 507(b). It is somewhat surprising then that the Supreme Court has just granted certiorari in a case asking whether the statute “precludes retrospective relief for acts that occurred more than three years before the filing of a lawsuit.” Warner Cha

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Iranian authorities opened fire on protests in Zahedan on Friday, one year after riot police shot and killed 100 people in a massacre known as “Bloody Friday.” The Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI) reported that 23 protesters were injured, including at least four were children. “Bloody Friday,” also known as the Zahedan massacre, occurred in the wake of the September 2022 death of Mahsa Amini while in Iranian morality police custody.

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

New research sheds light on large firms' use of data to win business. The post Industry Insights On Am Law Marketing And Business Development appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

A man was shot Thursday in Espanola, New Mexico during a protest over the reinstallation of a statute of the conquistador Juan de Onate , who massacred and enslaved the Acoma Indigenous people in 1599. Juan de Onate was eventually charged with using “excessive force” against the Acoma people. According to the New Mexico State Police and local authorities, there was an altercation, leading to the shooting of the victim, though they did not specify the nature of the altercation.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

There are a number of different ways to look for new staff as a law firm, whether you’re seeking attorneys, paralegals or administrat ors. But, it’s also kind of a crapshoot. And, it’s also sort of true that the best hires usually come from your personal network. Now, if you’re an experienced attorney who owns a law firm, the problem is that you may not know the people you want to hire.

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Kosovo police raided several locations on Friday in the country’s north, where weekend violence between Kosovars and Serbians left four people dead. The renewed violence between Kosovars and Serbians began this past Sunday when the Diocese of Raška-Prizren reported that a group of masked men in an armored vehicle breached a locked gate and stormed the Banjska Monastery.

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

From the the-5th-circuit-is-lawless dept The post 5th Circuit Does It Again: Puts Yet Another Law Already Deemed Unconstitutional Into Effect With No Explanation appeared first on Above the Law.

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SCOTUSBlog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Share The Supreme Court on Friday issued orders from its so-called “long conference” – the justices’ private conference in the last week of September, at which they met for the first time since the end of June to add new cases to their docket. This year the long conference yielded 12 new grants, on topics ranging from controversial laws seeking to regulate social media companies ( covered in a separate story ) to property rights and bankruptcy fees.

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Speaker: Anne Post, CEO North America, Xakia Technologies

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Biglaw may be all in on AI but they aren't exactly sure what to do with it. The post Tech Survey Reveals The Era Of Biglaw AI Is Already Here appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Thailand’s Central Criminal Court of Corruption and Misconduct acquitted on Thursday four forestry officials charged with the murder of Indigenous rights activist Pholachi Rakchongcharoen. Thai officials indicted the four forestry officials, including former chief of Kaeng Krachan National Park Chaiwat Limlikitaksorn, with murder in August 2022 over suspicions that they killed Pholachi.

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Make your side hustle work for you. Anything is possible! The post ‘Don’t Take Yourself Too Seriously’: Advice On Side Hustles From A Lawyer Turned TV Star appeared first on Above the Law.

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ABA Journal

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The 5th Circuit Didn’t Do The Reading: You can’t enforce unconstitutional laws, people. Be Careful Who You Merge With: Known jurist leaves Stroock before merger causes conflicts. Picking And Choosing: The Supreme Court makes some interesting choices for supporting its opinions. Executive Orange Is Mad Again: The delay strategy isn’t working so well.

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The daughter of the former President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov was indicted on multiple corruption charges on Thursday by the Office Attorney General (OAG) of Switzerland. Karimov’s daughter, Gulnara Karimova, faces charges of money laundering, bribery and participation in a criminal network. Original reports of Karimova’s suspected criminal activity were filed in 2012.

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Notes to my (legal) self. The post Stories Not To Share At Your Wedding appeared first on Above the Law.

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SCOTUSBlog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Share Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Friday morning read: In New Term, Supreme Court Set to Tackle Case on School Board Members’ Social Media Use (Mark Walsh, EducationWeek) The Long Conference (Steve Vladeck, One First) Apple asks US Supreme Court to strike down Epic Games order (Stephen Nellis, Reuters) Epic Games asks the Supreme Court to hear its case against Apple’s App Store rules (Richa

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Move over 'girl math,' 'lawyer math' has entered the chat. The post The Depressing Reality Of ‘Lawyer Math’ appeared first on Above the Law.

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SCOTUSBlog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Share The Petitions of the Week column highlights a selection of cert petitions recently filed in the Supreme Court. A list of all petitions we’re watching is available here. Federal law bars housing discrimination against a person with a disability. Under the Fair Housing Act, landlords and sellers must provide “reasonable accommodations” to give someone with a disability “equal opportunity” to rent or buy a home.

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The former federal judge did not have the urge to merge, citing too many conflicts. The post Stroock Suffers High-Profile Departure As Judge Shira Schiendlin Heads To Boies Schiller Amid Merger Talks appeared first on Above the Law.

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ABA Journal

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

A federal appeals court on Thursday upheld bans on transition treatments for transgender minors such as puberty blockers, hormones and surgery.

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Discover how engaging with a legal recruiter, even when you're not actively job hunting, can offer unparalleled insights, guidance, and opportunities to advance your legal career. The post Legal Career Growth: Why Continuous Engagement With Legal Recruiters Is Key appeared first on Above the Law.

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HowAppealing

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

“Supreme Court to Hear Challenges to State Laws on Social Media; The tech industry argues that laws in Florida and Texas, prompted by conservative complaints about censorship by tech platforms, violate the First Amendment”: Adam Liptak of The New York Times has this report. Ann E. Marimow and Cat Zakrzewski of The Washington Post report that “ Landmark Texas, Florida social media cases added to Supreme Court term; The justices announced Friday which cases they will add to their

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Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

This week in AI news. The post AI Update: Pricy AI Employees, Reuters IP Dispute In Court, An End To The WGA Strike appeared first on Above the Law.

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HowAppealing

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

“Supreme Court opens new term quietly — so far”: Mark Walsh has this article online at ABA Journal. The post “Supreme Court opens new term quietly — so far” appeared first on How Appealing.

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